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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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Kennel Club Charitable Trust invests over £1.9 million into dog health...

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust announces it has provided over £1.9m to projects dedicated to improving dog health and welfare since 2017. As part of the Kennel Club, the UK’s largest organisation devoted to dog health and welfare, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust supports projects and organisations which share its...
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PDSA among 100 best not-for-profit organisations in UK

PDSA has been named as one of the best companies to work for in the country. The UK’s leading veterinary charity, which provides free and low-cost treatment to poorly and injured pets, was included in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-for-profit Companies to work for in the UK. The Best...
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What you need to know before buying a guinea pig

Exotic pet insurance company, ExoticDirect share what to consider when buying a pet guinea pig. Guinea pigs live up to 8 years Before you buy your guinea pig consider whether you’ll be able to provide all the care and attention it needs for the whole of its life. Guinea pigs can...
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Belfast fundraisers win national charity award

A devoted volunteer fundraising team from Belfast have won a national award for their charity efforts. Valerie Morrison has led the volunteer group for over 12 years. Together they have helped raise thousands of pounds for PDSA – which provides free and reduced cost veterinary treatment to sick pets in...
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RSPCA rescue horses, sheep and wildlife from Storm Dennis floods

Animal rescuers dealt with more than 100 emergency calls during Storm Dennis, rescuing wildlife caught up in the extreme weather. The RSPCA’s specialist emergency response teams were scrambled to more than 100 calls over the weekend and continue to respond to animals in need today (Monday 17 February). RSPCA Inspector Jason...
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Appeal for information after three kittens abandoned in box

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three young kittens were dumped inside a plastic box down an alleyway in Feltham. The cats, who are round 10-12 weeks old, were discovered in Danesbury Road, Feltham, West London, on Wednesday (12 February). There was no note left with the kittens and...
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RSPCA appeal after dog found staggering down road in Blackburn

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found staggering down the middle of the road in Blackburn, Lancashire. The female German Shepherd type was emaciated with matted fur and covered in faeces. A member of the public who was driving spotted her on Pleckgate Road just...
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Dog lovers needed to foster homeless hounds for Dogs Trust West...

Dogs Trust West London is calling on local dog lovers to consider opening their homes and hearts by volunteering to foster a dog. Dogs Trust’s Home from Home fostering scheme was launched in 2015 and finds foster homes for dogs that need an little extra TLC and time out from...
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Flea-ridden kitten found days away from death

A tiny kitten so badly affected by fleas and days away from death was found by a member of the public and rescued by Mayhew. Whilst fleas are an easily treatable parasite amongst most cat and dogs, young or small animals that become infected are at a high risk of...
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Long-term Dogs Trust residents looking for loving new homes

Dogs Trust Salisbury is appealing to dog lovers this Valentine’s Day to help find homes for nine long-term residents. While most of the dogs the rehoming centre cares for each year find their forever homes quickly, others find themselves overlooked by visitors, often because they may have specific homing requirements...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Kittens rescued from dirty rabbit hutch

Four kittens who were rescued from a dirty rabbit hutch are now ready for a fresh start and are looking for new homes. RSPCA officers rescued the four kittens after members of the public raised concern that they’d been abandoned inside a rabbit hutch in the garden of a property in...